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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 238.03 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 238.03 and 107.39 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 238.03 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/238.03 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 238.03 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 25,562.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,562.04/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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